Lebanese authorities transfer notorious ISIS leader to Iraq
He was described as "one of the most dangerous officials" within ISIS, with a critical role in preparing the organization's suicide bombers.
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – Lebanese security agencies have recently transferred A. A. al-Dulaimi, a prominent ISIS leader, to the Iraqi government. Al-Dulaimi, 50, served as the head of ISIS's financial affairs in Syria and Iraq.
Amin Nasser, head of the Iraqi Media Network’s office in Beirut, confirmed that al-Dulaimi was responsible for financing several terrorist operations in both countries over recent years.
He was described as "one of the most dangerous officials" within ISIS, with a critical role in preparing the organization's suicide bombers.
This development comes amidst a broader resurgence of ISIS and al-Qaeda across the Middle East, driven by ongoing conflicts and instability, particularly the war in Gaza.
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The Guardian's recent report highlights how ISIS has intensified its activities in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and Egypt, exploiting the regional turmoil for its reorganization and expansion.
The conflict in Gaza has been identified as a significant factor enabling the resurgence of these terrorist groups. ISIS has become increasingly active, with over 150 reported attacks on Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) this year and efforts to establish a presence along the Yemeni border.
Recent violence has also been noted in the Sinai Peninsula and Syria, where ISIS has launched over 100 attacks on government forces and Kurdish-led fighters.
Regional security services are concerned that the Gaza conflict is facilitating new terrorist plots and radicalization.
The United Nations has reported that extremist groups are leveraging the Gaza war to recruit and mobilize supporters, with al-Qaeda affiliates planning ambitious operations.
In Jordan, recent security operations thwarted a plot by extremists, highlighting the broader impact of the ongoing conflicts on regional security. Analysts warn that the Gaza conflict is exacerbating radicalization and extremism, posing a significant threat to both regional and global stability.
